You just got to have a hunter mentality.

The people that lived there must have had severe mental and behavioral problems.

A lot of these folks dont want to share their own distuation out in public, so it may be a bit less "social" imo. but creating content around you buy houses / seller reviews and explainng the process at the very minimum will add a huge credbiliity boost to your website and will warm you a lot of seller leads before you ever speak to them!

Post it on fb marketplace and boost the ad and I am sure you will get a million messages but don't make your ad sound like a motivated seller.

However, we typically use the FHA-203k loan because it involves a renovation, which I highly recommend if you are looking to really boost your equity and have the cost of the renovation wrapped into your loan with a VERY LOW AMOUNT OUT OF POCKET.I like the FHA loan, but honestly, the Fannie May Home Style is an even better product at this point because you just have to bring a bit more cash to the table 5% vs. 3.5% (w/ FHA), but you have a bit more flexibility.  

However, what I would suggest based on your expertise as a contractor is going into a semi-fixer upper and make minor repairs to boost equity as well as savings. 

Adding livable space or smart home features can significantly boost home value.

I traded all my RE in for apartment complexes in Ohio and we have won every eviction over there due to the judges being tired of these mental midgets lying regarding Covid and not following the CDC standards on their end.  

With the new subway line being built nearby, do you think this could boost demand for smaller, ADU-style units?

With $750K, start by focusing on cash-flowing rental properties in stable markets like Indianapolis, Kansas City, or Birmingham, blending appreciation and income.Use financing strategically to scale while preserving liquidity for value-add opportunities like BRRRR or small multifamily properties.Allocate a portion of funds for flips or mobile home parks to diversify and boost capital.